Establishing a USA Corporate Presence

Incorporating in the state of Delaware is an excellent venue for establishing a USA corporate presence with minimal tax consequences. The State of Delaware is strategically and conveniently located on the East Coast of the United States, between New York City and Washington, D.C. One third of the population of the United States can be reached within one day’s drive.

General Information

Delaware is a premier financial centre with over forty national and international banking institutions having located operations within the state.

Communication

Delaware has the advantage of one of the world’s finest communication systems and is easy to reach by telephone, fax or courier. Delaware has access to every modern technology.

Legal System

The Delaware General Corporation law supports the free market philosophy that corporations flourish in an atmosphere of minimum regulation of internal corporate governance. A Delaware corporation’s founders, directors and management are granted flexibility in structuring and managing the affairs of the corporation. A Delaware corporation may engage in virtually any lawful activity.

Numerous International companies that want to operate and engage in business in the USA and internationally have formed Delaware corporations to act as their USA and international marketing branch.

Taxation

Delaware has no sales tax. For companies which are incorporated in Delaware, but are located and operating elsewhere, there is no corporate income tax. Corporations do pay a minimum annual franchise tax of $30, plus a filing fee of $20, which is based upon the authorized shares of the corporation. Shares of up to 3,000 at no par value, or par value shares up to $150,000 in capital would qualify for the minimum tax.

Consultations’ relating to forming corporations in any of the American states or Canada is available.



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